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XRY 800S

1978 Ford Cortina

Brown Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

65,777 mi
Last recorded65,777 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Ford Cortina49,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRY 800S
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 65,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 65,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 65,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,065 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 65,065 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,798 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill getting thin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 64,326 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 63,955 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,686 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,686 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,674 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component leaking Carburettor (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 61,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,132 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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XRY 800S is a 1978 Ford Cortina in Brown with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1978 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 49,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XRY 800S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this Ford Cortina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was XRY 800S registered?

XRY 800S is a 1978 Ford Cortina, first registered on 1 June 1978.

Is XRY 800S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRY 800S shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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